Michele Jewett is a Vistage Chair for CEO peer advisory boards in Orange County, CA. She has served on the Board of Challengers at Chapman University, where she guest lectures and acts as mentor to start-up companies at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship. Michele has more than 20 years of experience in owning and operating small businesses, including a franchised operation, an innovations startup and a professional services company. She holds a BS in business administration from San Diego State University with a minor in Psychology. She’s licensed by HeartMath and is a certified professional coach. Michele uses the Vistage methodology to carry out her professional mission: Leverage leaders to make a difference in their organizations, families and communities.